2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2009 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 2009 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (411 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2009 Jeep Wrangler has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Wrangler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Jeep Wrangler | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Wrangler |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |